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Eureka – final series starts tonight

May 16, 2012 By Chris Leave a Comment

I came late to Eureka – the story of a town full of geniuses (is that genii?) where all manner of mishaps happen – but once I discovered it I was totally hooked. So it’s with a mix of excitement and sadness that I write to say that the fifth and final series of Eureka is starting on SyFy UK tonight (Wednesday 16th May, 9PM).

This series kicks off with the town reeling after the Astraeus and her crew mysteriously disappeared before launching on their voyage to Titan. When the Astraeus finally crash lands Allison and the crew find themselves back in Eureka – four years after they left. As the town copes with the shocking personal changes that have happened during their absence, Sheriff Carter and Henry try to uncover the truth about the forces behind the crew’s bizarre disappearance.

If you want a preview of the series, check out the promo reel on SyFi.co.uk. And don’t forget to tune into SyFy UK tonight, 9PM to find out more.

Filed Under: Media Tagged With: Eureka, sci-fi, SyFy, Television

Showcase your projects with Wickes Facebook app

May 14, 2012 By Chris Leave a Comment

If you’re wondering why the frequency of posts has been a bit erratic lately, it’s partly because we have just moved house. There’s always so much to do in a move, plus there’s the inevitable wait for the Internet connection to be set up.

I’m lucky to have a friend who is very handy at DIY; as well as him doing so many things I am clueless about, I get to learn some hints and tips at the same time. If you think you have some tips to share, or want to show off your ninja DIY abilities, Wickes now have a Facebook app to let you do just that.

The idea is simple – upload photos, enter a brief description of what’s going on, and you can publish your own DIY project guide to your Timeline. It’s not just about DIY dunces showing off their new-found abilities, though; builders, decorators, interior designers, and so on can use the app to create an e-portfolio of projects so that potential customers can have a look at their previous work online.

It’s a clever idea – and there’s a certain voyeuristic pleasure in taking a look at some of the projects other people have undertaken! To try it yourself, visit Wickes Facebook page and click on “My Project”.

Filed Under: Art and Design, Tech Tagged With: Building, DIY, Facebook, Wickes